First time + Rockwool=?HELP!?!

[electricthot]

I have some 20 dollar seeds coming and some 3x3x4 rockwool cubes. I've never used rockwool before, and I am as likely to stick-'em-in-dirt when they outgrow the cubes as not. But assuredly some will go dirt and some hydroponic, and I could sure use some help with my investment.
I'd like to stick the seeds directly in the rockwool. Does this work well?
I've grown before, and considermyself maybe one good crop shy of an ametuer. lol So I am not after enhancing practices as much as tried and sure. So I wonder right off if I would be safer with my seeds forgetting the rockwool to sprout in?

 

[Weed Anubis]

rockwool is good for all babys really just make sure to PH treat the rockwool and keep them moist and under light (some say 24 hour i like 18/6) keys are moist and light

p.s. make sure to PH treat the rock WOOL lol very important

 

[electricthot]

OK, cool...PH meter coming too. So control liquid PH, to control rockwool PHright? And my tapwater has nearly half calcium if you count what it leaves behind. lol Probably distilled water only, huh? Should it have feed (light) in the sprout water?

 

[F A B]

I have some 20 dollar seeds coming and some 3x3x4 rockwool cubes. I've never used rockwool before, and I am as likely to stick-'em-in-dirt when they outgrow the cubes as not. But assuredly some will go dirt and some hydroponic, and I could sure use some help with my investment.
I'd like to stick the seeds directly in the rockwool. Does this work well?
I've grown before, and considermyself maybe one good crop shy of an ametuer. lol So I am not after enhancing practices as much as tried and sure. So I wonder right off if I would be safer with my seeds forgetting the rockwool to sprout in?
FYI, my seeds are Hawaii Maui Waui feminized, a pure sativa. I've been drooling for this for a long time!

i would germinate them first before placing in RW if thats what u meant to do

 

[cowell]

^like (10 char limit)

 

[F A B]

^like (10 char limit)

well germing in shot glass or paper towel has proven better rate then just sticking in soil or RW

and it more fun to watch them do their thing lol

 

[F A B]

http://www.amsterdammarijuanaseeds.info/how-to-germinate-marijuana-seeds.html
http://www.weedsthatplease.com/germinating.htm

click on these lnks bro for germ tips
i use the second method the shotglass but after i see seed split and tap root come out I place them in paper towel like first link
but u chose which u like or try both and compare which had better ratio of seeds that germed
then let us know

 

[cowell]

well germing in shot glass or paper towel has proven better rate then just sticking in soil or RW

and it more fun to watch them do their thing lol

That's why I liked it Fab.

 

[F A B]

That's why I liked it Fab.

i know thanks for helping second the opinion
which way u use towel or shot glass ?

 

[Hugo Phurst]

rockwool is good for all babys really just make sure to PH treat the rockwool and keep them moist and under light (some say 24 hour i like 18/6) keys are moist and light

p.s. make sure to PH treat the rock WOOL lol very important

Did anyone mention to Ph balance your rockwool?

 

[lokie]

I have had 99.9% sucess rate just sticking the seed straight into ph prepped jiffy pucks.
I have 2 in now I expect to see tomorrow or Monday.

 

[F A B]

I have had 99.9% sucess rate just sticking the seed straight into ph prepped jiffy pucks.
I have 2 in now I expect to see tomorrow or Monday.

thats a good ratio i tried them things and i fucked up and let them sit in water to long and they swelled up and some busted lol
i had never used them before

 

[lokie]

Good evening FAB. I do have some rock wool 2x2 cubes. I have just never needed them yet. thought
i would do a Hydro grow and use them but run out of funds before I could complete the build.

So I fixed that by starting a dirt grow. Today was the first FULL feeding of 1400 PPM of FoxFarm's
FULL line up.

Sorry for getting a bit off track electrictho.

Now back to your Normal veiwing folks.

 

[F A B]

Good evening FAB. I do have some rock wool 2x2 cubes. I have just never needed them yet. thought
i would do a Hydro grow and use them but run out of funds before I could complete the build.

So I fixed that by starting a dirt grow. Today was the first FULL feeding of 1400 PPM of FoxFarm's
FULL line up.

Sorry for getting a bit off track electrictho.

Now back to your Normal veiwing folks.

im sure dont mind he is a friend of mine
well u can use them then place in soil best medium to start seeds but u got to condition cuz it has high ph
i use lemon jiuce as manufacter recommends

 

[cowell]

i know thanks for helping second the opinion
which way u use towel or shot glass ?

I have done the paper towel thing only.. never even tried anything any different.

 

[ValleGrown]

well germing in shot glass or paper towel has proven better rate then just sticking in soil or RW

and it more fun to watch them do their thing lol

Ooo you dirty little pervert!!


Jk man

 

[F A B]

I have done the paper towel thing only.. never even tried anything any different.

both have good results i do shotglass first then transfer to towel

 

[F A B]

Ooo you dirty little pervert!!


Jk man

its fun watching them

 

[electricthot]

How do you set the ph of the RW?

 

[F A B]

follow this guide http://www.cdgrowlight.com/Grodan-Rockwool-pH-Conditioning-Watering-Tips